Defining AI’s Brand and Incentivizing AI Innovation with Erik Huberman

Today, it’s my pleasure to be joined by returning guest Erik Huberman, CEO & Founder of Hawke Media, the fastest-growing marketing agency in the US. A serial entrepreneur, Erik has expanded his business portfolio with Hawke Ventures, which raised $25M in its second fund, and HawkeAI, which has helped over 5,000 companies benchmark analytics and improve results.

We dig into Erik’s long track record working in the artificial intelligence space, discuss what’s working and what’s not, and talk about ways to bring the best innovation to education. 


In this conversation, we discuss:
  • Erik’s work in the AI space with HawkeAI and Hawke Ventures
  • The factors that initially drew him toward AI
  • What’s working best right now in the AI space?
  • Defining AI’s “brand” and the hurdles to “better”
  • Hawke’s interest in education
  • Determining the potential for AI in education
  • Save time, better outcomes
  • Incentivizing innovation within the education space 
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About today’s guest
CEO & Founder Erik Huberman launched Hawke Media in 2014 — growing the company value to over $150M and working with 3,000+ brands worldwide. It is the fastest-growing marketing consultancy agency in the United States, working with brands like Red Bull, Verizon, and Eddie Bauer. Erik has expanded his business portfolio with Hawke Ventures, which raised $25M in its second fund, and HawkeAI, which has helped over 5,000 companies benchmark analytics and improve results. Prior to Hawke Media, Erik successfully founded, grew, and sold two e-commerce companies by the age of 26. As a serial entrepreneur, national best-selling author, and marketing expert, Erik has been recognized by his industry peers through honors and awards including, Forbes Magazine’s 30Under30, CSQ’s 40Under40, and Inc. Magazine’s Top 25 Marketing Influencers.

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About the host
Ross Romano is a co-founder of the Be Podcast Network and CEO of September Strategies, a consulting firm that helps organizations and high-performing leaders in the K-12 education industry communicate their vision and make strategic decisions that lead to long-term success. Connect on Twitter @RossBRomano or LinkedIn



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Creators and Guests

Ross Romano
Host
Ross Romano
Co-founder of Be Podcast Network and CEO of September Strategies. Strategist, consultant, and performance coach.
Erik Huberman
Guest
Erik Huberman
Founder & CEO @HawkeMedia 📕 #HawkeMethod 🤝 #HawkeVentures 💵 #HawkeCapital 🎙 #HawkeTalk 🎉 #HawkeFest 🎟#EcomWeekLA https://t.co/509GVrN046 .
Defining AI’s Brand and Incentivizing AI Innovation with Erik Huberman